Job Details: Job Location: Pacific 303 Acupunc Chiro - San Francisco , CA, Salary Range: $31.00 - $31.00Hourly, The Integrative Medicine Assistant I is an unlicensed health professional and is primarily responsible for assisting patients and Acupuncturist/Chiropractor/Physical Therapist throughout the routine visit. The Integrative Medicine Assistant works collaboratively with the other health care members and will assist the medical team as needed to provide quality and accessible health care services to patients under the supervision of Integrative Medicine Director, Acupuncturist/Chiropractor/Physical Therapist, and Integrative Medicine Supervisor.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   Scheduling/Insurance: Greets, checks-in, and checks-out patients including checking insurance eligibility, obtaining prior authorization, preparing pre-visit note, scheduling appointments for patients, and collecting payments. Calls patients and reminds them of upcoming appointment. Updates referral and authorization visits. Verifies/updates patient insurance, billing discrepancies and charge summaries into the Epic system. Conducts periodic updates of demographic and financial data. Communication: Answers phone calls and responds to requests appropriately. Works closely with Acupuncturist/Chiropractor/Physical Therapist to provide care to patients. Communicates with patients regarding instructions and works with other medical teams as needed. Patient Care Support: Takes and records patient’s vital signs (except Physical Therapy). Assists patients to fill out the questionnaires as needed. Assists the Acupuncturist/Chiropractor/Physical Therapist in ensuring patient safety and understanding. Assists Physical Therapist to apply certain procedures such as hot/cold compress and Electronic Stimulator with Physical Therapist’s supervision. Prepares exam rooms before and after each patient in accordance with NEMS’ policy and OSHA guidelines, including restocking of exam rooms and operatories. Cleans and sterilizes Acupuncture/Chiropractic/Physical Therapy equipment as needed. Assists in discharging the patient at the completion of the office visit and answers any final logistical questions the patient may have.   Inventory & Clinic Maintenance: Maintains and tracks inventory. Covers staff members at other clinic sites. Projects: Participates in different projects as assigned. Performs other job duties as required by Supervisor/Director. : QUALIFICATIONS:   Knowledge of basic medical terminology. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Medical Assistant or Clinical Aide Certificate desired. Prior experience in a health care setting preferred. Type at least 35 w.p.m. Knowledge of basic computer skills. Good communication skills. Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required.   LANGUAGE:   Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English. Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) required. Fluency in other languages are an asset.   STATUS:   This is an FLSA non-exempt position. This is an OSHA high-risk position. This is a Full Time position.   NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).